Food Science 581 - Analysis Food Products
Spring
2026
01
3.00
Alissa Nolden
TU TH 8:30AM 9:45AM
UMass Amherst
78329
Chenoweth Lab room 108
anolden@umass.edu
Physical, chemical, and spectroscopic techniques in food analysis: proximate analysis, extraction, densimetry, spectroscopy, rheology, microscopy, refractometry, polarimetry, chromatography, enzymatic and immunological assays, and sensory evaluation methods emphasizing theoretical basis of measurements and laboratory calculations. Prerequisite: Chem 312 or equivalent.
Should have completed Food Science 541 before enrolling (or see instructor for permission).